Creamy Brown Lentil Soup with coconut milk شوربة عدس بني بلبن جوز هند

They’re a nutritional powerhouse, offering plenty of essential nutrients, They are a high- protein, high-fiber member of the legume family.

Lentils help you lose weight and control blood sugar levels.

Serves: 4

Size: 1 1/3 cup

Calories: 165

Ingredients:

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 tsp Fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 medium chopped tomato

1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped

3/4 tsp cumin powder

1/3 tsp turmeric

1 cup cup dried lentils

1 small potato, peeled and diced

4 cups water

3/4 cup light coconut milk

More water if needed

Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Soak lentil in water for 8 hours then wash and drain.

Heat a large pot over medium heat, Add the oil and grated fresh ginger then the onion and garlic and mix well until fragrant, Add tomato to the pot, season with salt and pepper then add the carrots and Cook stirring until soft, about 5 minutes.

Season with cumin and turmeric and cook 1 more minute .

Add the lentils, potato, parsley and water.

Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the lentils become tender about 20 minutes.

Take away from heat and leave to cool then puree the soup in the blender until very smooth. Return back to pan on a medium heat and add 3/4 cup light coconut milk and Adjust soup with salt and pepper to taste, water can be added if needed for about two minutes, Take away from heat then serve in bowls and top with parsley if desired; serve immediately.